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As a leader, you have to repeat yourself a lot. People are busy, distracted, overwhelmed, and worrying about a lot of other things. Whatever it is you want to communicate to them, you normally have to say it many times for it to finally break through and sink in—especially the folks who are least engaged. And so, if you're not very tired of saying it, you have likely not said it enough yet. But how do you repeat yourself over and over again without annoying or boring the people already listening?
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Are people ignoring your invitations to things? If so, there are really only four possible reasons. If you're tired of continually inviting people to participate more and go deeper, but it's only the same ol' people who show up, this episode is for you.
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The alarm clock went off at 3:30 am. And so began Peter Shankman’s long, tiring, but very...very surprising work day. What happened next was a masterclass in one of the most important parts of every church's communications strategy: Listening.
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This is perhaps one of the most common questions we get from church leaders at Flocknote: "How frequently should I be sending out information? Once a month? Once a week? Every day? How often should my people hear from me? And how much is too much?" Today, we'll not only give you an answer, but we'll give you a much better question to be asking in the first place.
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How big should a local church be? Can it be too big? Or too small? Is bigger always better? Or is there a size that's just right? In this episode, we'll discuss these questions, along with some of the natural barriers that impact the size of a community, along with some tips for overcoming them.
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Anyone who does ministry amidst the rapid technological changes of modernity has undoubtedly at some point heard something like the following: "It's not our message that needs to change, it's that we need to communicate the same old message in new ways." There is some truth to this. But those who express it this way are often misunderstanding and muddling an important distinction that needs making: What, exactly, is the message anyway? It may not be what you think.
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Have you ever been talking about something with a friend and then, later that day, you're browsing the internet and you start to see advertisements for that very thing you were just talking about? Was that Big Tech listening in on your conversation? Was it a violation of your privacy? Well, maybe. Sometimes it probably is. But it also might be a basic human phenomena that's been occurring for thousands of years.
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In the age of Venmo, Apply Pay, and Paypal—where I can send money to somebody with a few clicks—why is it still so hard to give money to my church? Does your church require you to log in, download an app, fill out the same info over and over again, remember a password, or provide a special code or family ID...just to give them money? Well, here is a much, much better way to do it that will raise you more money, in shorter time, and with fewer complaints from your people.
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The preaching is boring. The coffee's too strong. Somebody’s sitting in my pew. The cantor is off key. They put the chairs back in the wrong place! Does any of that sound familiar? How about these: I don't have time. I'm too busy. There's no room in the budget. If your community is suffering from any of those kinds of complaints, you're going to love this episode, because it just might help you fix every one of them.
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What makes somebody a leader? And why do people really follow leaders in the first place? In this episode you'll get four different answers from four different people: The Logician, the CEO, the Analyst, and Jesus. Each perspective offers something unique that will help you grow your flock and lead them somewhere meaningful.
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We know, we know, we know. It's too early to start celebrating Christmas. But it's not too early to start planning for it. In fact, most churches miss a massive opportunity every single Christmastime…is yours going to miss it again this year? Honestly, it may be the most important year yet to make sure your church doesn't miss out.
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How should it feel when you walk into a church? And what does the space — the architecture, art, materials, faces, smells, sounds — communicate to us as we encounter it? Where does our mind go? Does it matter? Why is it important that it feel strange and weird? Tune in today for a fun discussion on things that make us feel...different.
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A lot of churches struggle to get folks involved in their various ministries. And a lot of church members are slowly drifting out because they haven't managed to get more deeply plugged into your community. What if in just two minutes, you could solve that? And at the same time, grow every single ministry at your church to bigger than they've ever been? Here's a simple way to do it.
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We've all had those days. Sometimes it seems like every day is like this. You start with a nice, organized to-do list. Then five minutes into the day you're putting out fires, responding to emails, reacting to interruptions...and then? The day is over. And none of the important stuff on your list got done. Sound familiar? In this episode, we give you a simple framework to help take back your day, tame the urgent, and get back to doing the most important parts of your work.
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Church leaders know that some software can make life so much easier, saving time, money, and headaches. But they also know that sometimes church software does the total opposite, ending up as frustrating and counterproductive. What's the difference? And how should your church navigate choosing various types of software to make sure you get it right?
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Today's topic is close to our hearts here at Flocknote and The Finding Uno Show as it is based on our favorite parable of the one lost sheep. If you have 100 people in your group and one stops showing up would you notice that person was missing? And if so what do you do about it? Come learn this powerful insight into building relationships and growing your ministry.
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Do you know the purpose of a church logo? And what makes a good one? How do you think yours stacks up? A strong church logo scores well in all 4 of these key categories...tune in to find out what they are, and learn how to make sure your logo is in tip-top shape.
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One of the main reasons churches end up communicating so little is because they are saying way too much. That sounds backward but it's not. In this episode we discuss the importance of saying less and how to apply that to all the ways you communicate as a church.
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For the first time in US history less than half of Americans belong to a church. Less than half! Tune in as we dig into all the data in this latest Gallup study including understanding why the last 20 years in particular have been so significant. We'll discuss what this means for the future of the Church and what we should do about it.
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At Flocknote, we get to see thousands of weekly emails from churches. Many churches, who otherwise do a great job communicating, still make a lot of common mistakes in their weekly email newsletter. Come learn about 12 of the most common mistakes...and how to easily fix them!
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Not all of your to-do's and tasks each week are equal. Some are way more important than others, and some aren't important at all. Others...you should just stop pretending you're ever going to do. Today I'm gonna give you a powerful way to manage your List of Important Things to Do so that you always have a successful and great week (even when you can't get around to doing most of that long list of to-do's)!
Everyone knows young people are going to church less and less. But just how many young people should a healthy church have in the pews? And where does your church measure up? You may have a very engaged community right now, but what will it look like in one more generation? Here's a simple way to see into the future right now.
Have you been trying to improve communications at your church? Maybe you've tried some new tools or a whole new way of doing things, but you feel like it's just not working as well as you want? With all these new technologies, how do you even pick the right tools to try in the first place? Come listen and learn an essential technique to do just that.
So you want to try something new—maybe a new technology, a tool, or a way of doing things. But your boss ain't havin' it! Is it just because he or she is a fuddy-duddy that doesn't like change? Or maybe they know something you don't know? Come learn the secret to convincing others to try something new.
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A lot of church leaders get this totally backward. You have so many things to communicate and so many channels to communicate on (email, social media, website, text messages, announcements, flyers, and on and on), but which of these should you be spending more time on? And which are we may be spending too much time on already? With limited resources (i.e. your time, money, etc.), the best leaders know how to invest time in the smartest places that make the biggest impact.
Is your church keeping children safe? Are your communications safe environment compliant? Every church wants to protect the young and vulnerable and equip its leaders accordingly. See if your church passes our 5 point inspection.
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How much should we try to automate in our work as a church? What makes a gesture meaningful in the first place? And does an over-reliance on technology to make our lives easier actually undermine a most important part of our ministry?
During COVID, the most powerful message sent by church leaders was not among the ones communicated by text message, website, email, or any digital tool or media. It was the message communicated by our actions. People saw what we did. And that message rang loud and clear. In some cases, it was an incredibly inspiring message. In others, it wasn’t. What message do we want to send as we continue to lead our flocks through this?
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When COVID hit last year and everything locked down, some churches found they had no trouble reaching their people. For many others, though, they learned quickly just how few of their people they could really reach directly when they needed to most! How'd your church do? Join us as we analyze one of the most important lessons learned from this whole crisis.
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One of the most fundamental mistakes we see ministry leaders repeatedly make when it comes to communication (digital or otherwise) is fail to understand the difference between the 7% and the 82%. And now with all these covid lockdowns, it is more important than ever that church leaders understand this distinction well.
Who are the 82%? Why do churches continue to fail to reach them? Will they come back after COVID? Tune in to learn more!
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You’re super busy leading your church and you already don't have enough time to do everything on your plate! So we get why it's tempting to want to just type something once, then copy and paste the same thing into all your communication channels (using the same message for email, text message, app, social media, bulletin, website, announcements!). Here's why taking this shortcut is a really big mistake.
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A lot of churches now know they should be using text messaging as part of their communication strategy. However, they’re still hesitating or aren't quite sure of the best ways to do it. In this episode, we give twelve powerful and safe ways to start texting your flock!
To text or not to text? That is the question some churches are still wondering about! Maybe your church leadership thinks they don't have anything to text about? Maybe they think it's not helpful? Maybe they think there are simply newer and better ways to reach people today? Either way, they'd be wrong on all counts. Text messaging is the most powerful communication channel a church can use. Here are 3 reasons your church is missing out if you're not using text messaging yet.
Should churches really be using images in their email? And if so, when and how should it be done? Check out this episode to learn the main mistakes churches make, and how to make sure the images you use are helping — not hurting — your message.
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Criminals are finding more and more clever ways to scam your flock out of their money and private information, often exploiting their trust and charity. And there is one scam in particular which is most likely to hit your church community at some point (if it hasn't already!). But fear not! We're going to tell you exactly how it works and what to do, so you don't have to worry at all.
You may be tempted to send the same message to the whole church to make sure everyone is on the same page, but this method could be seriously hindering your communication efforts. In this episode, you’ll learn how to properly segment your lists to improve overall morale and engagement. Have a question for Matt about church communication? Send an email to howdy@findinguno.com.
Is there a magic day or time to send emails to get a higher open rate? Matt & Matt answer this question with some recommendations as it relates to church communication and engagement. Have a question for Matt about church communication? Send an email to howdy@findinguno.com.
Over the years, Matt has seen how hundreds of thousands of churches communicate. Throughout this time, he's learned some tips & tricks for subject lines, in particular, that can really affect whether your emails actually get opened or lost in the swarms of emails in your members' inboxes.
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You might want to get a notepad ready because this brand new episode is chock-full of insight into what motivates people to open your emails...and the reasons might surprise you! Listen to learn how to get more people to not only open your email the first time, but keep opening throughout your relationship.
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In this premiere episode, Matt Warner recalls the time when a lady declared to him that "nobody reads email anymore." However, the truth of the matter was that people do indeed read email...the sad news was that they just weren't reading her emails. Listen along as he explains the pitfalls many church leaders fall into and how you can write emails that actually get read. Find more episodes online at www.findinguno.com
Each week we discuss ways to find that one lost sheep (Uno), revitalize your church, and become the church leader you were meant to be.